Beauty, self-care, and relatable wellness, without the overwhelm. Trying, testing & talking all things to help you feel best. Wellness Junkies is a weekly podcast for women 40+ who care about feeling good in their bodies, aging well, and making smarter choices around beauty and wellness. We cover wellness, beauty, self-care, beauty and wellness product recs and reviews, tips, hacks, skin and hair care, fitness, hormone health, peri-menopause and menopause wellness, midlife wellness, and lifestyle in a way that’s grounded, practical, and refreshingly honest. Think calm, credible conversations like you’d have in your kitchen with friends over a glass of wine! You’ll hear fun and relatable conversations about self-care tips and hacks for real life, beauty routines for busy women, and everyday wellness and beauty advice that actually fits into your life. We talk about lifestyle shifts that support long-term health and longevity (without asking you to wa
Pitch Analysis
Required Pod Score for this show. PitchCentric checks your profile against host openness, topical fit, and audience signals before you generate a pitch.
Contact path
Verified email
Booking probability
36%
Guest openness
Selective
Verified email on file
80/100
Required Score
Sign up to generate a grounded pitch for Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+.
What is Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+?
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+ is a arts podcast hosted by Amy Sherman | Beauty Creator, with 233 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.
About the host
Amy Sherman | Beauty Creator hosts Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+, a arts show with 233 episodes published.
Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.
Episode #232
HRT, Hormones, Bones, and Cholesterol: Everything No One Explained About Midlife & Menopause | EP232
Sep 10, 202657 min
Your cholesterol climbs. Your bone density drops. And you may not hear how much changing hormones can affect both. Jennifer Gularson, a board-certified physician assistant and functional medicine practitioner, joins Amy Sherman on Wellness Junkies to break down HRT and clear up some of the questions women have about hormones in midlife. Jennifer breaks down the difference between bioidentical and synthetic HRT and explains why she tells patients that birth control pills can involve about ten times the estrogen dose she uses for HRT. She tackles common concerns about HRT and breast cancer and shares her perspective on what newer research says about risk. The conversation turns to perimenopause and why symptoms can start up to a decade before menopause. Jennifer explains how she uses testosterone in her practice, where peptides may fit for concerns such as gut health, inflammation, and weight management, and where bone health and heart health fit into the bigger picture of women's longevity. There's a lot packed into this hour. Press play to hear Jennifer's practical guidance and figure out what your next conversation with your doctor should sound like. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Meet Jennifer Gularson And Her Approach to Women's Midlife Health 01:21 Why Perimenopause Symptoms Get Dismissed As Normal Aging 08:23 When Estrogen Decline Actually Begins And Why Timing Varies 09:40 Breaking Down HRT, Bioidentical Hormones, And Dosing Options 15:41 Testing Methods And Debunking Common Hormone Myths 22:56 Exploring Peptides For Gut Health And Weight Loss 30:52 Cholesterol, LDL, And Heart Health In Midlife 39:43 Bone Health, DEXA Scans, And Preventing Osteoporosis 49:33 Working With Doctors Plus Jennifer's Wellness And Beauty Hacks Connect with Jennifer Gularson: Visit Jennifer's website Follow Jennifer on Instagram For More on this Episode: Read the full show notes here Join the Wellness Junkies community: • Follow us @wellnessjunkiesofficial on Instagram • Subscribe to our newsletter • Shop this episode + our faves on ShopMyShop • NEW! Follow us @wellnessjunkies on YouTube and TikTok • Follow Amy @amynicolle on TikTok • Visit www.wellnessjunkiesofficial.com • Say hi: press@wellnessjunkiesofficial.com Please subscribe, rate, review + share to help us grow the community ✌ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The College Admissions Expert Who Finally Makes the Process Feel Less Overwhelming | EP231
Sep 3, 202658 min
REPLAY! We're bringing this one back because college admissions season rolls around every year, and the questions parents ask never really change. Your kid's grades are fine. Their activities are fine. So why does the college process still feel like it's swallowing your whole house? That's the question Amy Sherman digs into with Alexis White, nationally recognized college admissions expert and founder of A-List Admissions and Tutoring, in this episode of Wellness Junkies. If you are looking for college admissions advice for parents that calms the noise, this conversation is the reset button. Alexis has worked with students for more than 20 years, with her tutoring business eventually expanding into college admissions. She opens with a mindset shift most parents never hear, then explains why tenth grade is such an important year for narrowing priorities and starting to think more seriously about the college process. She also breaks down a piece of high school college prep most people skip. Alexis shares her honest take on touring safety schools before junior year, and why the reaction almost always surprises parents. Later, Amy and Alexis get into staying sane during college applications when the comparison spiral hits, why parents need to tune out everyone else's opinions, and a specific college essay mistake Alexis sees English teachers make again and again. The conversation also gets into the anti-college movement gaining traction online, plus a few under-the-radar schools Alexis is loving right now. Press play if you want to walk away from this one feeling steadier than when you hit start. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Amy Introduces Alexis White and Why This Episode Matters 07:45 Staying Sane During the College Process 14:30 The Importance of Passion Over Grades 21:06 Personal Statements and Supplemental Essay Strategy 24:14 Staying on Top of Deadlines and Application Scheduling 26:53 How Test Optional Rules for the SAT and ACT Keep Shifting 33:44 Leadership Advice for Quieter and Introverted Kids 39:22 The Anti College Movement and Why Alexis Pushes Back 45:12 Underrated Schools, Scholarships, and Alexis's Beauty Hack Connect with Alexis White: Follow Alexis on Tiktok Follow Alexis on Instagram Visit the Alexis College Expert website For More on this Episode: Read the full show notes here Join the Wellness Junkies community: • Follow us @wellnessjunkiesofficial on Instagram • Subscribe to our newsletter • Shop this episode + our faves on ShopMyShop • NEW! Follow us @wellnessjunkies on YouTube and TikTok • Follow Amy @amynicolle on TikTok • Visit www.wellnessjunkiesofficial.com • Say hi: press@wellnessjunkiesofficial.com Please subscribe, rate, review + share to help us grow the community ✌ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Stop Overthinking Your Closet: The Sunday Outfit Formula for Effortless Styling | EP230
Aug 27, 202644 min
REPLAY! This is a replay of one of our favorite conversations, back in your feed because Bethany's take on styling is worth hearing twice. Getting dressed shouldn't feel like a decision that drains you before 8 a.m. Bethany Gursky, the NYC-based wardrobe stylist behind @bethanyannstyles, sits down with Amy Sherman on Wellness Junkies for a styling conversation that treats getting dressed as an act of self-care. Bethany works with women to build wardrobes that support how they actually live, and she explains why she believes fashion is wellness. Bethany built her viral Sunday outfit formulas because she got tired of making the same decision every morning. She shares how she plans a full week of looks in fifteen minutes, why a strong personal style comes from repetition rather than more shopping, and how to elevate a basic outfit with one small styling shift. They also get into the emotional side of a closet. Bethany explains why so many women dress for other people instead of themselves, gives her test for catching an impulse buy before it happens, and walks through her 21-day wardrobe refresh for anyone who feels stuck staring at a closet full of clothes with nothing to wear. This is a relatable wellness conversation for anyone who wants their closet to work harder for their actual life, with practical tips on denim brands, white tees, and building a capsule wardrobe you will reach for on repeat. Press play and get dressed with a little more ease this week. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome and Bethany Gursky's Styling Background 01:22 Why Fashion Is Wellness Not Vanity 03:04 Why Getting Dressed Feels Emotionally Loaded 06:27 The Story Behind Sunday Outfit Formulas 08:55 Bethany's Everyday Styling Formula and Layering 13:13 Breaking the Habit of Impulse Buying 17:06 Inside the 21 Day Wardrobe Refresh 19:24 Balancing Trends With Personal Style 24:53 Investment Pieces Worth the Splurge 39:12 Rapid Fire Beauty and Wellness Hacks Connect with Bethany Gursky: Follow Bethany Ann Styles on Instagram Follow Bethany Ann Styles on Tiktok Visit the Bethany Ann Styles website Subscribe to Bethany Ann Styles on Substack Shop this episode: You know we love to give you the best of the best in wellness products and resources to help you learn more about our podcast topics. In this week’s episode, here are the products and brands that we talked about: Shop everything mentioned here AYR | The Secret Sauce Jeans AYR | The Legend Jeans - Skyscraper AYR | The Bud Jeans - Yada Yada AYR | The High Hopes Pants - Black Levi's Reformation BUCK MASON | Pima Slim Crew Top Negative Lounge Sets SET Sweats QUINCE | Mongolian Cashmere Fisherman Quarter Zip Sweater Veronica Beard Veronica Beard | Fenix Shearling Mule Frame Tops & Blouses Salomon Shoes New Balance Shoes Asics Shoes Loafers GUCCI | Ankle Boot with Horsebit Margaux Shoes The Blue Cocoon OSEA | Salts Of The Earth Body Scrub Oura Ring EIGHT SLEEP | Pod Cover Shop more of my favorite products here For More on this Episode: Read the full show notes here Join the Wellness Junkies community: • Follow us @wellnessjunkiesofficial on Instagram • Subscribe to our newsletter • Shop this episode + our faves on ShopMyShop • NEW! Follow us @wellnessjunkies on YouTube and TikTok • Follow Amy @amynicolle on TikTok • Visit www.wellnessjunkiesofficial.com • Say hi: press@wellnessjunkiesofficial.com Please subscribe, rate, review + share to help us grow the community ✌ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
You Have Permission to Pivot - Wendy Valentine on Midlife Reinvention | EP229
Aug 20, 202655 min
Wendy Valentine was 45, in the middle of her second divorce, deep in debt, and dealing with black mold toxicity and chronic Lyme disease, on top of menopause, when her dog, her cat, and her brother all died within six weeks of each other. She hit her breaking point crying on a cold bathroom floor. That is where her midlife reinvention began. On Wellness Junkies, host Amy Sherman sits down with Wendy to talk through how she rebuilt her entire life from there. Wendy is an internationally published author of Women Waking Up, founder of Midlifology™, and host of The Midlife Makeover Show. She has appeared on Good Day New York and CBS News Los Angeles. She walks Amy through the vision that pulled her off that bathroom floor, and the plan she built from it that led to a job offer within four weeks. The two dig into self-care for women over 40 during midlife reinvention, from the exact words Wendy tells herself when her inner critic gets loud to the ACE method she uses for grief and anxiety. She also connects boundary setting for women to how you talk to yourself first, especially on the hard days. Press play to hear how Wendy went from a U-Haul and a new job in Chicago to an RV crossing the country, and why she says giving yourself permission to pivot matters more than having a plan. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome and Wendy Valentine's Impressive Bio 01:35 Weekly High That Started With Surgery and Grief 05:08 Wendy's Meltdown and the Start of Midlife Reinvention 11:02 How Her Podcast Led to Writing Her Book 15:29 Knowing When Midlife Reinvention Beats Pushing Harder 19:53 Be Your Own Best Friend and the B3 Method 26:15 The ACE Method for Emotional Overload 30:47 Boundary Setting for Women and Learning to Say No 41:45 Curly Hair Routine for Women Over 40 46:52 Favorite Self Care Hack and Where to Find Wendy Connect with Wendy Valentine: Visit Wendy's website Follow Wendy on Instagram Read Women Waking Up by Wendy Valentine Shop this episode: You know we love to give you the best of the best in wellness products and resources to help you learn more about our podcast topics. In this week’s episode, here are the products and brands that we talked about: Shop everything mentioned: https://shopmy.us/collections/4531450 ELEMIS | Superfood Glow Priming Moisturizer IT COSMETICS | Celebration Foundation Illumination LANCÔME | Cils Booster XL Enhancing Lash & Mascara Primer LANCÔME | Hypnôse Drama Waterproof Mascara GRANDE COSMETICS | GrandeBROW 2-In-1 Tinted Brow Gel + Brow Enhancing Serum - Medium CLINIQUE | Almost Lipstick Bundle: Black Honey + Pink Honey + Nude Honey MOROCCANOIL | Curl Defining Cream MOROCCANOIL | Restorative Hair Mask MOROCCANOIL | Hydrating Conditioner DEVACURL | No-Poo Decadence Zero Lather Cleanser For Ultra-Rich Moisture DEVACURL | One Condition Original Rich Cream Conditioner BUMBLE AND BUMBLE. | Curl 3-In-1 Conditioner BUMBLE AND BUMBLE. | Curl Moisturizing Shampoo Shop more of my favorite products here: https://shopmy.us/amynsherman For More on this Episode: Read the full show notes here Join the Wellness Junkies community: • Follow us @wellnessjunkiesofficial on Instagram • Subscribe to our newsletter • Shop this episode + our faves on ShopMyShop • NEW! Follow us @wellnessjunkies on YouTube and TikTok • Follow Amy @amynicolle on TikTok • Visit www.wellnessjunkiesofficial.com • Say hi: press@wellnessjunkiesofficial.com Please subscribe, rate, review + share to help us grow the community ✌ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dance Parties for Women Over 40 Reveal the Wellness Tips We Keep Overcomplicating | EP228
Aug 13, 202639 min
Most workouts don't come with a bass drop and a room full of women who have stopped caring what they look like. Dance parties for women over 40 have become a popular way to blow off steam without a late night or a guilt trip. On this episode of Wellness Junkies, host Amy Sherman talks with Laura Baginski, co-founder of Earlybirds Club, the sold-out dance party movement now running in 40 cities nationwide. Laura built the club with her high school friend Susie Lee while Susie was living with stage four cancer. Laura shares the origin story, the blizzard that almost canceled their first event, and the phrase Susie asked every guest to live by, one that still opens every party today. Expect relatable wellness conversations about why an all-women dance floor changes how people move, plus the one detail on every venue rider that has nothing to do with music. It is one of the small touches that keeps people coming back to these dance parties for women over 40. Laura also shares her own wellness tips, from her real sleep routine to the one skincare product she reorders on autopilot. If you want proof that a dance party for women 40+ can double as therapy, a workout, and a reunion with your own joy, press play. Find more episodes like this on Wellness Junkies, one of the best wellness podcasts for women chasing midlife friendship and joy without the overwhelm. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Welcoming Laura Baginski To Wellness Junkies 01:03 The Idea Behind Earlybirds Club 04:29 Laura's Career Before Dance Parties 05:37 The Blizzard That Almost Sank Launch Night 07:37 Selling Out And Expanding To Forty Cities 09:44 Why An All Women Dance Floor Feels Different 17:07 Running The Business Through Local Ambassadors 21:16 Remembering Co-Founder Susie Lee's Legacy 25:41 Advice For Women Who Hate Dancing 34:06 Laura's Wellness And Beauty Rapid Fire Connect with Laura Baginski: Follow Earlybirds Club on Instagram Follow Earlybirds Club on Tiktok Visit the Earlybirds Club website For More on this Episode: Read the full show notes here Join the Wellness Junkies community: • Follow us @wellnessjunkiesofficial on Instagram • Subscribe to our newsletter • Shop this episode + our faves on ShopMyShop • NEW! Follow us @wellnessjunkies on YouTube and TikTok • Follow Amy @amynicolle on TikTok • Visit www.wellnessjunkiesofficial.com • Say hi: press@wellnessjunkiesofficial.com Please subscribe, rate, review + share to help us grow the community ✌ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Every question we get asked before someone starts their trial.
If you have a concern about deliverability, AI quality, data privacy, or whether this will actually work for your specific situation, it's probably answered below.
What is the difference between Founder Solo and Founder Pro?
Founder Solo gives you 50 AI pitches per month using the credit model (Standard pitches cost 1 credit, Enriched pitches cost 2). Founder Pro raises that to 200 credits per month and adds full Booking Probability access, unlimited Magic Match, Apollo enrichment credits, and data export capabilities. Both plans use the same credit system, so you can stretch your monthly budget further by using Standard-mode drafting.
How do agency tiers work?
Agency tiers have no base fee. You pay per managed client and per talent profile. Agency Standard is $199 per client per month; Agency Pro is $399 per client per month. Both add $39 per talent profile per month. Your own team's user seats are always free.
What is a talent profile?
A talent profile represents one person (founder, executive, or spokesperson) you are booking onto podcasts. It includes their bio, topics, headshots, and outreach history. Team plans include 5 profiles; agency plans are pay-as-you-go.
Can I switch plans later?
Yes, at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately; downgrades apply at the end of the current billing period. Contact support if you need help migrating between plan families.
Do you offer a free trial?
Every paid plan includes a 15-day free trial. Your card is saved at signup but you will not be charged until day 16. Cancel any time from your dashboard.
What happens if I cancel?
You keep access until the end of your current billing period. No charges after that. Your data is retained for 30 days in case you reactivate.
Is the 20% annual discount automatic?
Yes. Select Annual on the pricing toggle and the discounted price is applied automatically at checkout. The annual price shown is the full year cost.
What if I have more than 50 profiles or 20 clients?
That is our Enterprise tier. Contact our sales team and we will build a custom plan with volume pricing, a dedicated account manager, and SLA guarantees.
